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R760 AWS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,985 mi
Last recorded250,985 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 AWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 250,985 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2024 243,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 234,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 234,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 234,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 234,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 232,482 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 232,480 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear section front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 230,086 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 230,084 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam high beam comes on when dip beam is selected (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front upper flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2017 230,076 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside All position lamps not working Side marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 226,772 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 226,772 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 223,148 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side front near side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 217,846 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 212,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 206,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 203,343 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 202,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 185,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Slight crack in near side rear lamp unit.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 170,911 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

N/s body marker lights not working.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight engine oil leak.

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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R760 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R760 AWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R760 AWS registered?

R760 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R760 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 AWS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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